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JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
For Transfer to Eastern Michigan University
College of Education
Bachelor of Science

For EMU transfer guide click here Special Education Program Guide

(Coursework with a grade of at least 2.0 will be transferable)

This is only a guide.  Students should contact the Department of Special Education as soon as they think they are interested in this area.  The contact person is Dr. Lidia Lee lidia.lee@emich.edu  at 734.487.3300.  That office can help you identify your area of interest and will know of availability of spaces in each program area.  The program areas are emotionally impairment (EI),  hearing impairment (HI), cognitive impairment (CI) , physical impairment and health impairment (POHI), speech and language impairment (SLI), and visual impairment (VL).  Learning disabilities is a graduate-level program.  

Students should plan to transfer at the end of the equivalent of the full-time freshmen year.  There are many specific courses in this program which are not offered at JCC which can be taken prior to admission into the program.  All students must pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills, but criteria of admission varies depending of area of specialty so students need to contact EMU.  

JCC students interested in Special Education (128 Porter, 734-487-3300,  should make advising contacts before they transfer to EMU. 

This map will help JCC students find their way to EMU’s campus in Ypsilanti (http://www.emich.edu/halle/erictest/emumaps/overviewmap/overviewmap.htm).

This map will help you locate buildings on campus (http://www.emich.edu/admissions/tour/locator.html). Paid parking is available at McKenny Union on Washtenaw Avenue, in front of the parking structure on Oakwood Drive, or near the intersection of Lowell Street and East Circle Drive on the east side of campus.   

*Be sure completion of this guidesheet will meet the MACRAO requirements.
**In the science & technology area students need to choose at least 2 science courses.

More than 124 credits is required for completion of the degree.  

Child Psychology or Educational Psychology will not satisfy the 322 Human Development and Learning course.

Below is a starting point for learning about the requirements for admittance into the Special Education Program.  However, please contact EMU for advising specific to your situation.

Special Education Admission: Special Requirements

Admission Criteria for Special Education Programs (EXCEPT Speech and Language Impairment)

1.  Completion of 56 hours of college credit and with an EMU grade point average of 2.50 or better.

2.  Completion of SPGN 251 (EMU course not available at JCC) and the introductory course in the major area of study with a grade of "C" or better.  There introductory courses are:

Emotional Impairment: SPEI 240 and 301 Hearing Impairment: SPHI 391 Cognitive Impairment: SPMI 240 and 350 Physical Impairment and Health Impairment: SPPI 240 and 310 Visual Impairment: Demonstrate keyboard proficiency

3.  Successful completion of the state-mandated basic skills test.

4. Submission of a formal application for admission to the Department of Special Education supported by recommendation from a faculty member in the Department.

Admission Criteria for Speech and Language Impairment Program:

1.  Must complete 35-45 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.50.

2.  Must have taken the Basic Skill Test, which assesses math, reading comprehension, grammar, and writing skills.  Must achieve or surpass the score established by the College of Education.

This is only a guide. Please refer to the Eastern Michigan University catalog for transfer admission requirements, specific course information, program requirements, etc. For further information and advising, please contact Eastern Michigan University, Admissions Office (734) 487-3060.